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Pharm Exam SG 3
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1From which drug class is Guaifenisin?
- AExpectorant
- BAntitussive
- CAntihistamine
- DInhaled Anticholinergics
2From which drug class is Dextromethorphan?
- AAntitussive (Non-Opioid)
- BAntihistamine
- CExpectorant
- DCorticosteroids
3Benzonatate is a part of which drug class?
- AExpectorants
- BAntitussives (Non-Opioids)
- CAntihistamines
- DMethylxanthines
4From which class is diphenhydramine?
- AAntihistamine
- BAntitussive
- CExpectorants
- DB2 Andrenergic Agonists
5Of the lower respiratory drugs, Albuterol belongs to which class?
- ABeta 2 Adrenergic Agonists
- BInhaled Antocholinergics
- CGlucocorticoids
- DLeukotriene Receptor Antagonists
6Of the lower respiratory drugs, Salmeterol belongs to which class?
- ABeta 2 Adrenergic Agonists
- BGlucocorticoids
- CInhaled Anticholinergics
- DMethylxanthines
7Of the lower respiratory drugs, Theophylline belongs to which class?
- AMethylxanthines
- BInhaled Anticholinergics
- CGlucocorticoids
- DBeta 2 Adrenergic Agonists
8Of the lower respiratory drugs, Ipratroprium belongs to which class?
- AInhaled Anticholinergics
- BGlucocorticoids
- CLeukotriene Receptor Antagonists
- DBeta2 Adrenergic Agonists
9Of the lower respiratory drugs, Fluticasone belongs to which class?
- AGlucocorticoids
- BLeukotriene Receptor Antagonists
- CMethylxanthines
- DBeta2 Adrenergic Agonists
10Of the lower respiratory drugs, Montelukast belongs to which class?
- ALeukotriene Receptor Antagonist
- BMethylxanthines
- CBeta2 Adrenergic Agonists
- DInhaled Anticholinergics
11Diazepam, an anti-anxiety medication, falls within which drug class?
- ABenzodiazepines
- BNon-Benzo Hypnotic
- CBarbiturates
- DNon-barbiturates
12Midazolam is part of which drug class within the Anxiolytics?
- ABenzodiazepines
- BNon-Benzo Hypnotics
- CBarbiturates
- DNon-Barbiturates
13Flumazenil is considered an antidote for which types of drugs?
- ASSRI's
- BBenzodiazepines
- CNon-Benzo Hypnotics
- DBarbiturates
14A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for a client who has benzodiazepine toxicity due to an overdose. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
- AAdminister flumazenil (Romazicon).
- BIdentify the client's level of orientation.
- CInfuse IV fluids.
- DPrepare the client for gastric lavage.
15A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription to start buspirone in place of diazepam. The client has a history of panic disorder and cirrhosis of the liver. The client asks why his provider is making the medication change. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse.
- A"Diazepam can cause seizures as an adverse effect."
- B"Diazepam is no indicated for the treatment of panic disorder."
- C"Buspirone is a safe medication for patients who have liver dysfunction."
- D"Buspirone has less risk for dependency than other treatment options."
16A nurse working in a mental health clinic is caring for a patient diagnosed with OCD and recently started a new prescription for buspirone. The client tells the nurse that the medication has not helped him sleep and that he is still having obsessive compulsions. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?
- A"It may take several weeks before you feel like the medication is helping."
- B"Take the medication just before bedtime to promote sleep."
- C"You should take the medication on an as-needed basis when you experience obsessive urges."
- D"Your provider may need to increase your prescription due to developing intolerance."
17A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine for the treatment of depression. Which of the following indicates that the client has developed an adverse effect of this medication?
- AOrthostatic hypertension
- BHearing Loss
- CGI Bleeding
- DWeight loss
18A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for amytripyline for the treatment of depression. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select All That Apply)
- AExpect Therapeutic effects in 24 to 48 hours.
- BDiscontinue the medication after a week of improved mood.
- CChange positions slowly to minimize dizziness.
- DDecrease dietary fiber intake to control dirrhea.
- EChew sugarless gum to prevent dry mouth.
19A nurse is providing follow-up dietary teaching for a client who recently was prescribed phenelzine. When reviewing the client's dietary log, which of the following foods requires a need for further teaching?
- ACottage Cheese
- BBanana Bread
- CApple Pie
- DGrilled Steak
20A nurse has been caring for a patient who has been taking sertaline for the past two days. Which of the following assessment findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the patient is developing seratonin syndrome?
- ABruising
- BFever
- CAbdominal pain
- DRash
21A nurse is caring for a patient who has anew prescription for lithium. When teaching the client about ways to prevent lithium toxicity, the nurse should advise the patient to do which of the following?
- AAvoid the use of acetaminophen for headaches.
- BRestrict intake of foods rich in sodium.
- CDecrease fluid intake to less than 1500 mL daily.
- DLimit aerobic activity in hot weather.
22A nurse in a primary care clinic is assessing a client who takes lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize which of the following as possible indication of toxicity with this medication?
- ASevere Hypertension
- BCoarse Tremors
- CConstipation
- DUrinary Retention
23A nurse is teaching a new patient about the drug she will be taking for her bipolar disorder. Which of the following should be included for the teaching of the drug lithium? (Select all that apply)
- AAn adverse effect of the medication is amenorrhea.
- BA antidepressant is combined with lithium therapy during phases of mania.
- CTake this medication with food or a glass of milk.
- DAvoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- EThyrroid function is assessed prior to lithium therapy.
24A nurse is assessing a male client who recently began taking haloperidol. Which of the following findings is the highest priority to report to the provider?
- AShuffling gait
- BNeck spasms
- CDrowsiness
- DImpotence
25A nurse is caring for a patient who has been newly prescribed atomoxitine. For which of the following complications should the nurse monitor the child?
- ARenal toxicity
- BLiver Damage
- CSeizure activity
- DAdrenal insufficiency
26A nurse is caring for a child who has a new prescription for methylphenidate to treat ADHD. Which of the following should the nurse teach the client and the family about this medication?
- AApply the patch once daily at bedtime.
- BTake the medication orally once a day in the morning.
- CTake a second dose of the medication orally at bedtime.
- DApply the patch upon awakening and remove at bedtime.
27A nurse is caring for a patient that is receiving moderate sedation via the drug diazepam. The client is oversedated. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
- AKetamine
- BNatrexone
- CFlumazenil
- DFluvoxamine
28A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who has a new prescription for zolpidem. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- ANotify the provider if you become pregnant.
- BTake the medication 1hr before you plan to go to sleep.
- CAllow at least 6hr for sleep when taking zolpidem
- DTo increase the effectiveness of zolpidem, take it with a bedtime snack.
29The nurse is taking care of a patient with a new prescription for albuterol. What should he include in the teaching?
- A"You can take this medication to abort an acute asthma attack."
- B"Tremors are an adverse effect of this medication."
- C"Prolonged use of this medication can cause hyperglycemia."
- D"This medication can slow skeletal growth rate."
30An adult is taking diphenhydramine for symptoms of allergic rhinitis. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse teach the patient to watch for?
- ADry Mouth
- BNonproductive Cough
- CSkin Rash
- DDiarrhea
- EUrinary Hesitation
31A new patient has been prescribed fluticasone to treat perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands?
- A"I should use the spray every 4 hours while I am awake."
- B"It may take as many as three weeks before the medication takes a maximum effect."
- C"This medication can also be used to treat motion sickness."
- D"I can use this medication when my nasal passages are blocked."
32A nurse is caring for a patient who has a local anesthetic of lidocaine with epinephrine for the removal of a skin lesion. Epinephrine is used with the lidocaine for which of the following reasons?
- AReduce the risk of systemic toxicity
- BReduce the occurrence of tachycardia
- CProduce localized vasodilation
- DSpeed absorption of anesthesia
33A nurse is caring for a patient who has a local anesthetic of lidocaine for the repair of a skin laceration. FOr which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse monitor.
- ASeizures
- BTachycardia
- CHypertension
- DFever
34What type of anesthetic is Pancuronium?
- ANonpolarizing NMBD
- BTopical
- CParenteral
35What type of anxiolytic is midazolam?
- ABenzodiazepines
- BNon-benzo
- CBarbiturates
- DNon-barbiturates
36Which anxiolytic class is Zolpidem?
- ABenzo
- BNon-benzo
- CBarbiturates
- DNon-barb
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